1995 Subaru Legacy engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Subaru Legacy — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We had a slow oil leak and our catalytic converter started going bad at the same time. The oil leaked down the exhaust to the catalytic converter which was over heating and caused a flash fire burning up my entire car. Thankfully no one was hurt. *tr”
filed Jul 27, 2011
“Consumer noticed spots on driveway. Vehicle was taken to dealership for inspection. Dealer determined that o rings were leaking, also front crank seal had to be replaced.*ak. Consumer also stated the check engine light illuminated, the dealer removed carbon build up at the throttle plate, also work…”
filed Jan 30, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin is to advise of SOAâ s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Legacy | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 Legacy | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Legacy | 29 | 16% |
| 2004 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Legacy | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.